Retail NZ reports that New Zealanders have reduced discretionary fuel spending despite rising prices, leading to declines in retail activity and impacting sectors like apparel and retail operations.
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shoppers shifting spending to essentials
****Latest card spending data shows Kiwis have cut fuel usage**** \\ \\ **17 April 2026**\\ \\ “New Zealanders spent $583 million on fuel last month, which on its face looks like a sizeable\\ \\ jump from the $460 million spent in February,” Ms Young says.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
